BSc. Agricultural Engineering

University of Ghana · College of Basic and Applied Sciences

Degree Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Competitive

Will you get in?

You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Ghana you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

BSc Agricultural Engineering at the University of Ghana is a degree programme in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. It sits within the field of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and it prepares you to apply engineering solutions to agricultural challenges. If you want to work where technology meets farming, this programme is worth considering.

What agricultural engineering covers

Agricultural engineering programmes of this kind usually cover the design and use of machinery, irrigation systems, soil management, and post-harvest handling. You'll learn how to improve food production and reduce waste using engineering principles. Coursework often includes mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, and agricultural science. As a graduate, you could work in agribusiness, farm management, equipment design, or agricultural project planning.

Entry requirements and competition

Admission to this degree is competitive. The University of Ghana's published requirement includes a B3 in Elective Maths, so strong mathematics is essential. You can apply with an SHS background in Agriculture, General Science, or Home Economics. For comparison, similar programmes at KNUST and the University of Cape Coast are also competitive, while some technical universities are less competitive.